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ID and verification

  • How-to

    Verifying your identity

    Your security is important to us. Check out the steps we take to not only verify your identity, but to keep it safe.
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    What happens when your ID is checked

    If a profile is marked “ID checked,” it means this person has successfully added a government ID. This helps us keep Airbnb secure.
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    How to submit your ID

    You can confirm your identity with either your legal name and address, or a photo of a government ID.
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    How we keep your ID secure

    When we receive information from your driver's license, passport, or national identity card, we store the number safely in an encrypted form…
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    Booking requirements

    After the basics (name, email, and phone number) we need a little more info in order for you to book your stay.
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    Verify your phone number

    Once you’ve added your phone number to your account, then guests, Hosts, and Airbnb can contact you about your reservation.
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    Why we require a profile

    Airbnb profiles are a great introduction to guests and hosts. It’s a way for people to know you’re authentic and committed to the spirit of …
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    Background checks

    For the safety of our hosts and guests, we conduct background checks. Find out more about how and when we do this.
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    Ways your ID info may be used

    Sometimes, where permitted by applicable law, we may use identification info from a government ID to run background checks against public re…
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    Photo matching

    When you are asked to share your photo ID, multi-step process helps ensures your data is secure.
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    Types of ID for verification

    Often, your legal name and address and/or other personal information are enough for us to verify your identity. We may also ask you to provi…
  • Legal terms
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    Implications of background checks

    Learn about how the background checks we perform can impact your account.
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    Safety tips for interacting with others

    Learn how to help improve your safety when interacting with other Hosts and guests.
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    ID verification in China

    To reduce fraud, Airbnb provides a localized ID verification process, specially designed for Chinese Hosts and guests.
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    Can't add phone number

    Having trouble verifying your phone number? Here are some tips you can try.